Established in 1997 as a joint project of the:

Objectives:

increase public and professional awareness of epilepsy as a universal, treatable brain disorders;

raise epilepsy to a new plane of acceptability in the public domain;

promote public and professional education about epilepsy;

identify the needs of people with epilepsy on a national and regional basis;

encourage governments and departments of health to address the needs of people with epilepsy including awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, care, services, and prevention.

Campaign strategy:

Working along two parallel tracks, the Campaign will:

raise general awareness and understanding of epilepsy;

support Departments of Health in identifying needs and promoting education, training, treatment, services, research and prevention in their countries.

Campaign tactics:

to generate Regional Declarations on Epilepsy, produce information on epilepsy for policy-makers, incorporate epilepsy care into National Health Plans, and facilitate the establishment of national organizations of professionals and lay persons who are dedicated to promoting the well-being of people with epilepsy;

to help organize Demonstration Projects that illustrate good practice in the provision of epilepsy care.